Home Renovations Wollert
Wollert Homes,
Reimagined
Complete home renovations in Wollert and across Melbourne for over 20 years, from a single room to the whole house. Family-run, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
Your Wollert Home, Done Properly
Hi, I’m Tony Simonovski, owner and founder of our family-run business, Smarter Home Renovations. Established in early 2002, we have over 20 years of professional experience in carpentry, construction, design and home renovations in Wollert.
What Our Clients Say
5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 25 reviews
Exceptional service at reasonable prices!
“We can't recommend Tony and his team enough and we're very grateful for their service. From the onset of the quote, Tony was very professional and clear about what was included. The team were prompt, tidy and the quality of the workmanship was excellent. We will definitely be using Tony and the team again for future renovations.”
Great Experience
“I really can't say enough good things about Smarter Home Renovations! Tony and Milan were wonderful to deal with. They explained every detail of the process and were very responsive with the questions I had along the way. Their attention to detail was outstanding and they really worked hard to make it a great experience for me. Workmanship was great quality, their work ethic was solid and presentation was very professional. I'm extremely pleased with my renovations and would not hesitate to recommend their workmanship. Thanks again.”
Professional all the way
“We initially talked to Smarter Home Renovations due to their reputation and experience. Plus we were referred to them through someone who had already updated their laundry and they were rapt. Tony was personable, a good listener and made sure he understood our needs. He was very flexible in negotiations, ensuring a win-win outcome. The team were highly professional and excellent communicators making sure the work was completed on schedule and to budget. We now have an attractive and spacious family home which we have no intention of leaving! My wife and I would not hesitate to recommend Tony from Smarter Home Renovations.”
Renovating Homes in Wollert
Wollert’s homes are mostly recent builds in master-planned estates, with smaller lots, open-plan layouts and modern energy ratings. Many owners want to personalise their homes, add space for growing families or improve finishes that were kept simple at construction. Lots are compact, so extending usually means building up or making better use of the existing footprint.
That shapes most of our Wollert home renovations: adding extra living areas or bedrooms, converting garages or alfresco areas into usable rooms, upgrading kitchens and bathrooms together, and improving shading and efficiency. Some families also add a second living space or home office. Extensions need a building permit, and estates can have design guidelines, so we confirm requirements with the City of Whittlesea early.
Wollert at a Glance
- Postcode
- Wollert VIC 3750
- Council
- City of Whittlesea
- From the CBD
- About 23 km north
- Typical Homes
- New estate homes
- Double-storey family homes
- Townhouses
- Rural lifestyle properties
- Property Market
- Median house price$711,000
- Median unit price$520,000
- House rent$590 a week
- Unit rent$510 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
What to Plan For When Renovating in Wollert
Estates
Estate Guidelines on Title
Wollert estates are planned under the Wollert Precinct Structure Plan, and many lots were sold with design guidelines. Some, such as those for the Wollert Connect estate, are registered on title as a restriction, so building plans need written approval before work starts. We check your title and estate rules before designing any extension or external change.
Layout
Compact Lots, Small Setbacks
Many Wollert homes cover most of their block, with narrow side setbacks and a small rear yard. That limits ground-floor extensions, so options are often building up, converting the garage or rethinking rooms that are rarely used. Site coverage and permeability rules in the planning scheme also apply.
Warranty
New Homes and Builder’s Warranty
Most Wollert homes are recent, so changes to the structure, roof or slab need care if the builder’s warranty is still running. We avoid altering work that is part of an open defect claim and recommend resolving claims first. Keeping records of the original condition protects you.
Soil
Reactive Clay on the Basalt Plain
Wollert sits on volcanic plains where the clay soils are reactive. Any extension needs footings designed for the soil classification, and new slabs must be detailed to cope with movement against the existing house. A soil report is generally part of the building permit, and we arrange it.
Bushfire
Bushfire Prone Edges
Parts of Wollert still border farmland and grassland, and grassfires have occurred in the area. Homes on the edge of the urban area may be in a designated Bushfire Prone Area, which can affect materials for an extension. We check the mapping for your address and design to any required BAL rating.
Get a Free Home Estimate in Wollert
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Wollert home.
- 1Tell us about your project
Two quick steps. It takes about two minutes.
- 2We call you back
Tony will be in touch within one business day to talk through your ideas.
- 3Free on-site consultation
We visit, measure up and listen to how you want the space to work.
- 4Fixed-price quote
A detailed, itemised quote. What we quote is what you pay.
No obligation, no pressure
Family-run since 2002. Your estimate is free and your details are never shared with third parties.
Your Home Renovations in Wollert
Living Areas & Open Plan
Knock out walls, open up floor plans, upgrade flooring and lighting, transforming how your family uses the heart of your home.
Extensions & Additions
Need more space? We design and build home extensions that integrate seamlessly with your existing structure, inside and out.
Flooring & Finishes
Timber, tiles, polished concrete or carpet; we supply and install quality flooring, paired with painting and plastering to match.
Built-In Joinery
Custom wardrobes, entertainment units, bookshelves and storage walls, built to your exact dimensions and finished to a high standard.
Electrical & Lighting
Updated power points, new light fittings, downlights, dimmer switches and data cabling, all by licensed electricians.
Painting & Plastering
Interior and exterior painting, skim coating, patching and full repaint, finished with precision and cleaned up completely.
Your Wollert Home in 5 Steps
Meet & Greet
We get to know you and your specific needs. And you find out more about us to make sure we are a good fit.
Consult & Design
We ask lots of questions to understand your ideal outcome for your project. We discuss layout, budget, colours and more.
Quote
A comprehensive quotation outlining all the details, costs and timelines to complete your project.
Construct & Manage
Time to get to work with all our suppliers and trades to construct your project and deliver it as promised.
Deliver
We strive to deliver your project on time and on budget. We believe in 100% customer satisfaction from start to finish.
Home Renovations In and Around Wollert
Wollert (3750) is about 23 km north of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate homes in Wollert and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Do I need a permit to extend my Wollert home?
An extension generally needs a building permit, and some need a planning permit from the City of Whittlesea. Your estate may also require design approval under its guidelines or a restriction on title. We check all three for your address before plans are finalised.
Can I convert my garage into a living area?
Often, yes, and it is a common way to gain space on a compact Wollert lot. A garage conversion generally needs a building permit, and you may need to show that parking still works for your estate and the council. The room must meet rules for insulation, ventilation and ceiling height.
We have a rural property in Wollert. Is renovating different?
It can be. Older farmhouses and lifestyle properties on Wollert’s rural fringe may be pre-1990 and contain asbestos, and some may be in a Bushfire Prone Area. Services and access also differ from estate homes. We visit your property, check the overlays and plan the work around the site.
Can we stay in our Wollert home while you renovate?
Usually, yes. Most Wollert homes have more than one bathroom and living area, so work can be staged with part of the house in use. We contain dust, clean up each day and give notice before any shut-off of water or power.
What is worth doing to a Wollert house before putting it on the market or up for lease?
Most Wollert homes are new estate builds, so preparing one is usually about presentation rather than renovation: patching wall dents, repainting high-traffic areas, replacing worn carpet and finishing anything the original build left incomplete, such as window furnishings or landscaping. Estate design guidelines may still apply to external changes. On rural or lifestyle properties the priorities are different, and older houses there may need repairs to roofs, stumps and wiring.
Ready to Start Your Renovation?
No matter the project, our team has the right solution. Get in touch today for a free, no-obligation quote, and let's get your renovation underway.